All IHS Markit articles
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NewsConstruction activity dips for second successive month as cost pressures see demand stagnate
But inflation shows signs of waning as supply chain pressure eases
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NewsHousing growth tumbles as runaway inflation dogs industry, bellwether report says
Workload expectations at lowest level since August 2020
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NewsConstruction output highest for eight months – but optimism fades
Firms fear impact of rising costs and supply shortages
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NewsWarnings grow over Omicron shutting sites
Numbers of self-isloating workers expected to close some jobs but latest data says news is better on supply chain issues
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NewsSupply chain problems ease further as output grows again
Firms reporting problems slows again from summer high
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NewsHopes raised that worst of supply chain problems has peaked as output grows for ninth straight month
Firms reporting problems has slowed markedly from summer high
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NewsEconomists warn construction’s slowdown will continue as industry struggles to shake off shortages gloom
Getting hold of labour and materials continues to blunt growth, bellwether forecast says
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NewsOutput growth hits 1997 high but materials and labour worries cloud industry optimism
Warning over pressure on costs and margins as booming housebuilding and commercial markets fan increase in workloads
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NewsCommercial work leads the way as output continues to bounce back
Housebuilding and civil engineering work both also continued to grow
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NewsOutput bounces back as commercial sector rebounds
CIPS/IHS Markit PMI also says February was ninth consecutive month of growth in new orders, although costs are increasing
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NewsOptimism hits four-year high as order levels soar
Housebuilding drives increase in construction activity
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NewsNew orders reach post-lockdown peak as activity ramps up
But staff numbers fall as furloughed employees are let go
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NewsRate of construction output decline slows but key work index stays in red
Political uncertainty continues to dog sector, says IHS/Markit survey
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NewsJittery firms cut-throat bidding to win work, key survey says
Latest IHS/Markit data warns of ‘widespread discounting’ to secure jobs
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NewsConstruction activity falls at second-fastest rate since April 2009
Brexit uncertainty and weakness in demand blamed for slump
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NewsContractors target infrastructure spending after output weakened in December
Confidence picks up despite Brexit uncertainty, according to the latest IHS Markit/CIPS data
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NewsBrexit fears continue to dog industry
Latest IHS Markit/CIPS report shows civil engineering activity up but fears around Brexit heightened
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NewsUpswing in orders perks up difficult 12 months
Housebuilding push drives up prices for bricks, insualtion and roof tiles